Pregnancy has touched billions of families since the dawn of humankind, yet it remains surrounded by uncertainty, myths, and unanswered questions.

In this episode of The Health Curve Podcast, host Dr. Jason Arora speaks with Dr. Stacey Silverman-Fine of Maven Clinic to demystify pregnancy from conception through delivery. In just 20 minutes, you’ll get clear, evidence-based answers to the most common pregnancy questions—what to expect in each trimester, how to manage symptoms, and the truth about diet, exercise, and labor.

What does it really mean to live a “good life”?

Is it daily happiness? A sense of purpose? Or a life rich with experiences that stretch and change us?

In this episode of The Health Curve, I sit down with Prof. Shigehiro Oishi of the University of Chicago—one of the leading researchers on wellbeing and author of Life in Three Dimensions. We explore his three-part lens for thinking about a fulfilling life: happiness, meaning, and psychological richness.

We talk about why these dimensions don’t always point in the same direction, how culture and personality influence what we prioritise, and how even difficult experiences can add depth to our lives.

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Fertility is one of the most personal—and most misunderstood—parts of human health.

In this episode of The Health Curve, host Dr. Jason Arora and OBGYN Dr. Stacey Silverman-Fine of Maven Clinic unpack what fertility really means today and why challenges are far more common than most people expect.

We explore how fertility is influenced by age, lifestyle, and environmental factors; why both male and female biology matter; and what people should know about subfertility, infertility, and the modern journey to getting pregnant. Dr. Silverman-Fine also breaks down egg freezing, IVF, ovarian reserve testing, and what the emotional and practical experience of these options is actually like.

Whether you’re planning ahead, trying to conceive, or supporting someone through their fertility journey, this episode offers science-backed clarity, grounded expectations, and reassurance on a topic often shaped by silence and stigma.

“Food is Medicine” gets talked about a lot these days, but the core idea is straightforward: food can play a direct role in treating and managing chronic disease, not just guiding healthier choices. In practice, that means healthcare systems providing patients with meals and groceries tailored to their medical needs.

In this episode of The Health Curve, I sit down with Corby Kummer — Executive Director of Food & Society at the Aspen Institute and longtime food writer at The Atlantic. Corby breaks down where this movement started, why it’s gaining momentum, and what it looks like when hospitals and health systems begin delivering food as part of care.

We talk about what’s working, what’s still messy, and the real-world barriers to scaling these programs — from fragmented data and uneven standards to funding gaps and policy hurdles. We also dig into questions of equity, politics, consumer protection, and how newer trends like GLP-1 medications might shift the future of food, weight, and chronic disease in the U.S.

If you’re curious about where food and healthcare are heading, this conversation offers a grounded, accessible look at how “Food is Medicine” is evolving — and what it could mean for the future of chronic disease care.

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Birth control shouldn’t be confusing.

In this episode of The Health Curve, I sit down with Dr. Stacey Silverman Fine, OBGYN at Maven Clinic, to break down how today’s most common birth control options actually work — from pills, patches, and rings to hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, implants, and the Depo shot. We talk through how they differ, what to expect when starting one, and how clinicians help people choose a method that fits their health needs, preferences, and lifestyle.

We also get into the non-contraceptive benefits many rely on — like help with heavy periods, painful cramps, acne, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, and perimenopause symptoms. Stacey shares clear, evidence-based guidance on mood, weight, safety, long-term use, and how to think about trade-offs. We also clarify the difference between emergency contraception and the abortion pill, and discuss the safety of IUDs for people who haven’t had children.

If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin with birth control, this conversation aims to offer grounded, straightforward information to help you feel more confident in your choices.

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As men age, urinary symptoms and prostate changes become increasingly common — but most people aren’t sure what’s normal, what’s not, or when to seek care. In this episode of The Health Curve, urologist Dr. Wilson Sui (University of Michigan) explains what the prostate actually does, why symptoms like frequent urination or weak stream develop, and how doctors evaluate these issues using simple tools such as symptom scoring and blood testing.

We talk about BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or hypertrophy), how it differs from prostate cancer, and the main treatment paths available — from lifestyle strategies and medications to today’s minimally invasive procedures. We also discuss how symptoms can impact sleep, relationships, and daily life, and why seeking care earlier can preserve long-term function and quality of life.

This is an evidence-based conversation for men and the people who care about them — focused on understanding the body, making informed decisions, and improving health over time.

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What if the seeds of your lifelong health were planted before you could even form memories? Research shows that early childhood experiences profoundly influence adult health and disease risk - decades later.

In this episode of The Health Curve Podcast, host Dr. Jason Arora speaks with Professor Farah Qureshi of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, an expert in child health development, to explore how our earliest years shape long-term wellbeing. Together, they discuss the biological, behavioral, and social pathways through which childhood experiences “get under the skin” to influence outcomes like cardiovascular health, mental health, and resilience decades later.

Whether you are a parent seeking to support your child or reflecting on your own early experiences, this episode will help you better understand how childhood shapes lifelong health—and why it’s never too late to change the curve.

Premiering October 21 for World Food Day 2025 — just one day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases its final annual report on household food insecurity in the United States (Oct 22).

In this episode, host Dr. Jason Arora sits down with Professor Hilary Seligman (UCSF) — one of the world’s leading experts on food insecurity, nutrition policy, and health equity — to uncover why 1 in 7 U.S. households (over 44 million people) struggle to access affordable, nutritious food in the world’s richest nation.

They explore what food insecurity really means, how it fuels chronic disease, why pandemic-era policies worked, and what must happen next to ensure healthy food for all.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction | Why Food Insecurity Matters for World Food Day
01:00 What “Food Insecurity” Really Means — and How It Differs from Hunger
03:00 Prof. Hilary Seligman’s Story — From Patient Encounter to National Policy
05:30 Food Insecurity in the U.S. — Rising Again After Years of Decline
08:40 Defining Food vs. Nutrition Security | Why Both Matter for Health
10:20 The Chronic Disease Connection — Obesity, Diabetes & Heart Disease
11:50 Why It’s Not Just About Money — Marketing, Culture & Convenience
14:00 How Time Pressure and Family Life Shape the American Diet
15:30 Health Impacts Across the Life Course — From Pregnancy to Adulthood
20:00 Recent Policy Shifts in SNAP (Food Stamps) & Nutrition Programs
23:00 Inflation and Rising Food Prices — What Comes Next
24:30 What Works | Evidence-Based Solutions to Food and Nutrition Insecurity
26:30 How You Can Help — Community, Policy & Local Action
28:00 Top Myths About Food Insecurity (And Why They’re Wrong)
31:00 Closing Reflections | Food as Medicine & Hope for the Future

Food is foundational to health. Access to healthy food isn’t charity — it’s healthcare.

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